Climate
Environment & Sustainability
Lend our planet a helping hand.
Can you help our planet survive and thrive? Advocates, educators, and engineers are working to make our world more sustainable. Track weather patterns. Care for animals. Develop water-filtration systems. Lead the way!
Jobs in the climate industry create and sustain positive change.
Climate Justice
Leaders call for action on climate change at the TIME100 Summit in New York City.
Featured Content
In the Field
A day in wildlife biologist Danielle Belleny’s life includes surveying birds in the wild and talking to landowners.
Real Talk with Forrest Galante
“The best and most rewarding part of my job is what we’re doing right now. It’s inspiring young people to care so much about wildlife.”
Compost Power
Urban farmer Domingo Morales leads a composting program that is helping make New York City more sustainable.
Jobs at a Glance
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Atmospheric Scientist and Meteorologist
Atmospheric Scientist and Meteorologist
Climate
Atmospheric scientists and meteorologists study and conduct research on the weather and climate. Some meteorologists report the weather to the public on the news.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$94,570
- You Should Study:Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:8%
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Forest and Conservation Worker
Forest and Conservation Worker
Climate
Forest and conservation workers measure and improve the quality of forests. They plant seeds, clean up, protect trees, and help prevent fires.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$30,550
- You Should Study:Environmental Science
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:-8%
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Landscape Architect
Landscape Architect
Climate
Landscape architects design parks and outdoor spaces. They choose what plants, trees, and flowers to use, and create the overall design.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$67,950
- You Should Study:Geometry, Art, Design, Botany
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:0%
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Solar Panel Installer
Solar Panel Installer
Climate
Solar panel installers assemble, set up, and maintain rooftop panels that turn sunlight into energy.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$47,670
- You Should Study:Physics, Environmental Science
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:52%
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Climate
Zoologists and wildlife biologists study animals and other wildlife and how they interact with their ecosystems and environments.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$64,650
- You Should Study:Biology, Environmental Science
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:5%
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Leaders call for action on climate change at the TIME100 Summit in New York City.
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